Movie Reviews Only

Because conversations of toxic masculinity and on campus rape culture have become more prevalent at schools across the country, the scenario is inherently more volatile and socially relevant now than it was 45 years ago.&dash; Den of Geek - EDIT

The cast's spot-on performances are worth the price of admission, but I can't help but think how great the film could have been, if only it were more comfortable in its own skin.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

The lasting images Doueiri conjures are what I ultimately took with me after all was said and done, and the droning, ambient electronic music he pairs with the visuals adds a surprising amount of tension and mood.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

A raw, primal film that will leave you emotionally and psychologically stripped. Though a feeling of unease and dissonance pervades it, its cinematic elements are immaculate.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

Rue Mandar isn't going to win any awards for creativity or innovation in storytelling, but it introduces a bit of wickedness and morbidity into the family dramedy formula that gives it more resonance.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

Cohen examines the skill of looking-looking at art, looking at film, looking at the world around you. He observes the art, and we observe his art, watching intently as he films intently.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

Much Ado About Nothing is light, good-humored fun. It's sparkly and summery and full of laughs, though the modern setting doesn't gel with the Elizabethan material quite as well as I'd hoped.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

Constant has resigned from constructing anything resembling a narrative arc with Mademoiselle C. It's so anecdotal that it feels like a music video highlight reel of the lives of fashion moguls.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

Directors Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine have crafted an inspirational, triumphant, and uplifting tale that educates as it stirs your emotions. Sam and his family are beautiful, beautiful people, and their unflinching optimism is awe-inspiring.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

Has Almodóvar's filthy comedic mind lost its edge during his extended respite? No-his edge is sharp, and he's still fiendishly provocative, no question. He had me constantly shaking my head in disbelief at the dirty things he got me to laugh at.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

There is serious potential that lies beneath the surface of Ghosts with Shit Jobs, but sadly, it isn't realized. The film has moments of brilliance, but these moments are fleeting and soon-forgotten.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

Missing Link pushes the boundaries of the hand-crafted medium in spectacular ways, though the story at the heart of it doesn't live up to the high standard of the animation itself.&dash; Den of Geek - EDIT

What makes the film work is that it's not completely consumed with hitting every single beat from the original. It paves its own gory path, though the spirit of Raimi and Campbell can be felt throughout. &dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

It would be entertaining enough to simply set Ricky Jay in front of a camera and let him talk, but Bernstein captures the essence of Jay's persona in a way that's as intimate and riveting as his routines. &dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

What resonates most about Byzantium aren't its flaws, but its truly remarkable strengths-the themes of identity and trust; the richly textured, alluring imagery; the brilliantly acted relationships. &dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

Though Allen opted to not endow Blue Jasmine with his travelogue visual flare that I've grown fond of, Blanchett provides so much to chew on and gawk at that she single-handedly makes the film a certifiably significant work.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

Moors exercises taste by not sensationalizing the violence or playing it for shock value, but refraining from showing the murders entirely would have been much, much more tasteful.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

Hess' bread and butter shines through; the silly, elastic facial expressions, the shameless pratfalls, witty exchanges, and Coolidge's golden one-liners kept me laughing all the way through and saved the experience from being a regrettable one.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

With Ain't Them Bodies Saints, Lowery has all the pieces to the puzzle, but just can't put them together like the master can, though his creation is undeniably beautiful in its own right.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

Focus is what's sorely lacking here, tonally. The smart-ass exchanges between the comedy-centric ensemble generally read as light-hearted and clever, no edgier than what you'd see on The Office.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

You're Next is an absolute beast of a horror picture that's so fierce, barbaric, and terrifying that the guy sitting next to me in the theater started to convulse from fright and leaped over his chair and bolted out of the theater.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

It's nice to see a challenging topic being tackled in a family-friendly film like this. The Zigzag Kid's irresistible charm leaps off the screen thanks to Bal's flourishing imagery and gifted cast.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

While The We and the I is visually more grounded in reality than most of Gondry's famous works, it's still incredibly colorful and striking. Virtually the entirety of the film takes place inside the bus, with the illusion of real time.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

As the myriad plot elements begin to iron out and the true nature of the situation becomes clear, high-concept is replaced by high tension, intellect falls way to instinct and emotion, and an intense, pulsating, super-charged crime flick emerges.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT

Writer-director Stacie Passon's debut feature is an accomplished first statement, with polished visuals, strong performances, and an ending that leaves you with a lot to chew on after leaving the theater.&dash; Way Too Indie - EDIT